Category: Suburban Calendar
-

Swimmers sought to assist ROBIN team
Volunteers are needed to work one-onone with the Old Bridge ROBIN (Recreation in Old Bridge for Those In Need) Area 5 Special Olympics Novice Swim Team 5:15-6:15 p.m. Sundays at the Old Bridge YMCA, Route 516. Interested individuals must be able to swim but do not have to be expert swimmers. Volunteers must be above…
-

Historical panel slates trip to Atlantic City
The Sayreville Historical Society will sponsor a Jan. 15 bus trip to the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 10:45 a.m. from the Sayreville Senior Center parking lot, 423 Main St. Return will be at approximately 8:30 p.m. Cost $35, with a $30 return in slot cash. There will be bingo and…
-

OLV Seniors plans plans Jan. 6 meeting
The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Senior Group will hold a meeting at 1 p.m. Jan. 6 in Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. After a brief business meeting, the group’s annual Game Day will take place. Participants are asked to dress in their favorite winter attire and to bring a favorite game to share…
-

Participants sought for dodgeball tourney
A Dodgeball Tournament to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation is set for Dec. 29 at the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road. Divisions are Middle School (seventhand eighth-graders), High School, Collegiate (ages 18-24) and Adult (ages 24 and up). There will be prizes, T-shirts and entertainment. Fee is $100 for middle-school teams; $150, high-school teams;…
-

Tickets on sale for HSA Comedy Night
The Sacred Heart School HSA will sponsor a Comedy Night, featuring professional stand-up comedian Robin Fox, 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at Sacred Heart Church Memorial Hall, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. Fox, who spent 17 years as a New Jersey stay-at-home mom, was the 2010 grandprize winner of the 11th annual Gilda’s Club Laugh-Off and served…
-

Toastmasters Club sets Jan. 12 meeting
The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club will meet from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. This is a “learn-by-doing” public speaking club where attendees can hone your speaking, listening and presentation skills in a comfortable manner. Speaking projects may be completed from educational manuals according…
-

Library Friends seeking vinyl records
The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library is continuing to collect vinyl records, either 45 or 33 1/3 rpm, (78s will not be accepted) in good condition. All donations may be placed near the Friends mailbox for book donations at the library, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Individuals who have a large collection of…
-

Blood drive planned at St. James Church
New Jersey Blood Services will conduct a blood drive 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at St. James the Less Church, 36 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parents permission), weigh at least 110 pounds and may not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Individuals above age…
-

Volunteers needed for auxiliary police
Sayreville Auxiliary Police is seeking new members to join its volunteer force. Interested applicants must be 18 years of age or older, be able to pass a criminal background check and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Applications may be downloaded from www.sayrevillepoliceaux.org, or a letter of interest may be sent to Sayreville Police…
